The school underwent a full Ofsted Inspection in March 2012 and was classified as a Good school. A full copy of the report may be obtained by clicking on the file below. The school also underwent an Early Years survey inspection in September 2010 and June 2011; the outcome was Outstanding. The school was featured on the Ofsted Good Practice website.

 

Here are some of the comments that Ofsted had to say about our school:

• ‘pupils, parents, carers and staff are overwhelmingly positive about all the school has to offer’
• ‘constantly improving’
• ‘children receive a good start to their education in the Early Years Foundation Stage’
• ‘staff know the children exceptionally well’
• ‘pupils make good progress in Key Stages 1 and 2’
• ‘pupils’ attitudes to work are excellent’
• ‘overall attainment is above average’
• ‘excellent relationships between the teaching staff and pupils’
• ‘teachers effectively praise and support pupils’
• ‘pupils say they feel very safe in school’
• ‘the drive, ambition and passion of the governing body and staff to make this school the best are evident in everything that they do’
• ‘pupils say that they enjoy their lessons because they learn lots of new things’
• ‘pupils are enthusiastic, motivated to learn, cooperate extremely well and want to do their best’
• ‘pupils listen attentively and follow instructions carefully’
• ‘pupils who are disabled and those who have special educational needs are effectively supported’
• ‘pupils say that learning is fun’
• ‘children in the Early Years Foundation Stage progress well’
• ‘a calm and purposeful atmosphere pervades all areas of the school’
• ‘behaviour in lessons and around the school is good and often outstanding’
• ‘bullying in any form is rare and that when it does occur staff deal with it quickly and effectively’
• ‘environment that nurtures and celebrates success’
• ‘pupils’ attendance is now well above average’
• ‘leaders and managers at all levels demonstrate the ambition, determination and expertise to improve the school’
• ‘good improvement since the last inspection’
• ‘relationships with parents, carers and the community are exceptionally positive’

 

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